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I need to clean my laptop screen but I am not sure what to use. Any recommendations? thanks.
Do you really? Evo, it's your fault my screen has Coke sprayed on it in the first place! :grumpy:Evo said:I use windex.
Yes. It is mild and it evaporates quickly without streaks. I have used it on my LCDs for years with no ill results, and my wife and I keep at least a couple of spray-bottles full of this stuff at all times. Why buy cleaners, when you can make them up at a nominal cost? Try this on a grubby window, then post your results here!Math Is Hard said:This is OK on an LCD screen, turbo?
You won't be sorry. It is a gentle but effective cleaner for glass, plastic, enamel, etc, etc. As an optician, I used it to clean patients' lenses because it was safe for coatings (antireflective, UV, etc) and would not scratch. Any optician worth their salt can tell you that you should never use Windex on your lenses, so why should you use it on your monitor or other plastic or glass surfaces when their is a cheaper alternative that works as well or better?Math Is Hard said:OK, I am going to try the half alcohol/ half water solution. Thanks!
Now go clean your mirror, windows, spaghetti-stained stove-top and your mildewed bathroom vanity with that same solution. The mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol gives you a range of solubility and wettability that you cannot get from either alone. It's cheap and effective. Like I mentioned earlier, you can put a few drops of Oil of Wintergreen or Oil of Peppermint into one of your spayers to leave a nice minty smell when you use this for general cleaning.Math Is Hard said:I cleaned my screen with the alcohol and water solution, and it worked just dandy!
No, but Ethanol and Isopropyl are pretty safe for skin contact, and combined with water, the range of solubilities and wetabilities provide a nice range of cleaning properties with little else required. Cleaners do not have to be constructed of X solvent and Y surfactant and z abrasive. Sometimes less is more.chroot said:I take it you work for Big Isopropyl, don't you turbo-1?
- Warren
turbo-1 said:No, but Ethanol and Isopropyl are pretty safe for skin contact, and combined with water, the range of solubilities and wetabilities provide a nice range of cleaning properties with little else required. Cleaners do not have to be constructed of X solvent and Y surfactant and z abrasive. Sometimes less is more.
The Shaklee initiative! Regardless, the mixture works really well.chroot said:I think you should rebrand some plain isopropyl "Miracle Cleaning Alcohol," mark the price up 1000%, then go on late-night TV, using the exact same sales pitch you just used. You'd be a millionaire in a matter of months.
- Warren
Have you tried a solution of isopropil alcohol and water as a cleaning agent? If not, I suggest that you do before denigrating someone with years of practical experience.chroot said:I think you should rebrand some plain isopropyl "Miracle Cleaning Alcohol," mark the price up 1000%, then go on late-night TV, using the exact same sales pitch you just used. You'd be a millionaire in a matter of months.
- Warren
I'm sorry, Warren. Sometimes, it's tough to read peoples' intentions through these posts, and I should have known that you wouldn't poke fun at people who are trying to be helpful. My wife bought Shaklee cleaners for a while because they were fragrance-free and didn't leave residues, etc. Then when I started working as an optician, I found out what the opticians all know - al solution of isopropyl alcohol and water works really well, cleaning a wide range of junk off lenses without damaging them or the coatings on them. Some coatings can be stripped and re-applied in the typical optician's lab, but not the really expensive anti-reflective coatings.chroot said:I wasn't denigrating you, turbo-1, I was laughing at the general public who would probably buy your Miracle Cleaning Alcohol like hotcakes.
- Warren
It is recommended to use a microfiber cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth to clean your laptop screen. Avoid using paper towels or rough cloths as they can scratch the screen.
No, it is not recommended to use water directly on your laptop screen. Water can damage the screen and its components. Instead, dampen a cloth with water and gently wipe the screen.
No, it is not recommended to use household cleaning products such as window cleaner or rubbing alcohol on your laptop screen. These products can damage the screen's protective coating.
It is recommended to clean your laptop screen at least once a week to prevent buildup of dust and dirt. However, if you notice any smudges or fingerprints, it is best to clean it immediately.
No, it is not recommended to use compressed air to clean your laptop screen. The force of the air can damage the screen and its components. Stick to using a soft cloth for cleaning.